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NEWARK, N.J. — Dez Bryant has seen him on film and heard about his exploits. Now the Cowboys’ second-year receiver is ready to face Darrelle Revis, the New York Jets superstar who is considered one of the elite cornerbacks in the NFL.

Revis, who is recovering from a hip injury, yielded just 19 receptions last season as quarterbacks targeted him only 56 times. Even though he didn’t make an interception,
Revis was invited to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his four-year career.

“To tell the truth, I’m not the type of guy to single anybody out – no DB, nothing like that,” said Bryant. “But it’s hard not to because he’s great.”

Bryant will play in his first regular-season game since last December, when he fractured his right fibula. As a rookie, he made 45 receptions for 561 yards and six touchdowns, showing the capability to make big plays.

The Jets assign their cornerbacks to track multiple receivers and on Sunday Revis will try to eliminate one of Tony Romo’s favorite options as the quarterback plays in his first regular-season game since suffering a broken left collarbone last October. If Revis succeeds, then it could be a long night for Romo, Bryant and the Cowboys.